States PCS: Himachal Pradesh GK for HPPSC Exams
Himachal Pradesh GK & Current Affairs for HPPSC Examinations. Himachal Pradesh General Studies – Himachal Pradesh History, Geography, Polity, Culture and Economy Multiple Choice Questions for all Himachal Pradesh Examinations.
11. Who among the following discovered Shimla in 1819?
[A] Lt. Rose
[B] Major Keneddy
[C] John Lawrence
[D] Lord Amherst
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Correct Answer: A [ Lt. Rose ]
Notes:
Lt. Rose discovered Shimla in 1819 and set up a wood cottage here.
12. Which of the following rivers does not flow through Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Ganga
[B] Yamuna
[C] Chenab
[D] Ravi
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Correct Answer: A [ Ganga ]
Notes:
Ganga river does not flow through Himachal Pradesh where Yamuna, Chenab and Ravi flows through various parts in Himachal Pradesh.
13. In which year did Feroz Shah Tughlaq plunder Nagarkot?
[A] 1365 A.D
[B] 1395 A.D
[C] 1465 A.D
[D] 1325 A.D
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Correct Answer: A [ 1365 A.D ]
Notes:
Feroz Shah Tughlaq plundered Nagarkot in Himachal Pradesh in the year 1365 A.D
14. Which ruler helped Jahangir invade the Kangra Fort in 1620 AD?
[A] Raja Raj Rup
[B] Raja Chattar Singh
[C] Raja Megh Singh
[D] Raja Jagat Singh
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Correct Answer: D [ Raja Jagat Singh ]
Notes:
Raja Jagat Singh of Nurpur helped Jahangir invade the Kangra Fort in 1620 A.D.
15. In which year Maharaja Ranjit Singh defeated Gorkha forces?
[A] 1809
[B] 1810
[C] 1812
[D] 1814
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Correct Answer: A [ 1809 ]
Notes:
In 1809, Maharaja Ranjit Singh defeated Gurkha forces and took Kangra Fort in his possession.
16. Which of the following river does not originate in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Chenab River
[B] Beas River
[C] Sutlej River
[D] Ravi River
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Correct Answer: C [ Sutlej River ]
Notes:
The Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroads region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan.The source of the Sutlej is near Lake Rakshastal in Tibet.
17. Which of the following is the largest district (area wise) of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Lahaul and Spiti
[B] Shimla
[C] Sirmaur
[D] Chamba
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Correct Answer: A [ Lahaul and Spiti ]
Notes:
Lahaul and Spiti with an area of 13,835 km square is the largest district of 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh.
18. As per Census 2011 data, what is the approximate population of Himachal pradesh?
[A] 65.45 lakhs
[B] 60.30 lakhs
[C] 68.65 lakhs
[D] 69.00 lakhs
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Correct Answer: C [ 68.65 lakhs ]
Notes:
As per Census 2011 data, the approximate population of Himachal pradesh is 68.65 lakhs. It forms 0.57 percent of India’s population.
19. What is the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh as per Census 2011?
[A] 82.80
[B] 84.80
[C] 68.80
[D] 73.20
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Correct Answer: A [ 82.80 ]
Notes:
As per census 2011, the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh is 82.80. It has risen from 76.48 percent in 2001
20. Which district has the lowest population density (per sq.km) in Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011?
[A] Lahaul Spiti
[B] Kangra
[C] Una
[D] Shimla
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Correct Answer: A [ Lahaul Spiti ]
Notes:
Lahaul Spiti district with a population density of 2 per sq. kms has the lowest population density in Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011
